Lead Ecologist & Team Builder - Hybrid, Chartership Paths

AWN Consulting Ltd.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Mentorship

Health services

Income protection

Paternity leave

Bike-to-work scheme

Social events

Job summary

AWN Consulting Ltd. seeks an ambitious Principal Ecologist to lead and grow its ecology team, combining strong technical capability with commercial acumen. This strategic role involves developing teams, delivering EcIA and EIAR projects, and expanding services across Ireland and Europe.

You will mentor staff, support accreditation, and lead client relationships while ensuring projects meet timelines, budgets and quality standards. Hybrid working, training, and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Zoology or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in ecological consultancy.
• Proven track record of leading EcIA, EIAR biodiversity, AA and NIS projects.
• Strong knowledge of Irish and European environmental legislation.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong report writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Commercially aware with experience in proposal preparation and business development.
• Full membership of CIEEM or equivalent professional body.
• Full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and grow AWN's Ecology Team.
• Recruit, mentor and develop ecological staff at all levels.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration and continuous professional development.
• Act as the technical lead and primary point of contact for ecological matters across the business.
• Support and mentor staff pursuing professional accreditation and chartership.
• Lead the preparation and review of EcIA, EIAR biodiversity, AA and NIS outputs.
• Oversee protected species surveys and habitat assessments.
• Ensure outputs meet Irish, EU and industry standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, policy and guidance.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Lead tenders, fee proposals and framework submissions.
• Expand ecology services across sectors.
• Manage ecological projects from inception to completion.
• Deliver projects on programme and on budget.

Education

Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Zoology or related discipline

Full membership of CIEEM or equivalent

Job description

AWN Consulting Ltd. seeks an ambitious Principal Ecologist to lead and grow its ecology team, combining strong technical capability with commercial acumen. This strategic role involves developing teams, delivering EcIA and EIAR projects, and expanding services across Ireland and Europe.

You will mentor staff, support accreditation, and lead client relationships while ensuring projects meet timelines, budgets and quality standards. Hybrid working, training, and growth opportunities are offered.